Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

CAYMAN CLOSE, TQ2 7GE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAYMAN CLOSE, TQ2 7GE.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TQ2 7GE — age 36, 45% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 2.8% year-on-year.

home £222,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ2 7GE is a safe, established residential area on Cayman Close, 0.2km from Barton in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Barton with Watcombe ward and the Torbay constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TQ2 7GE offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, up 2.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ2 7GE are sourced from Output Area E00181128 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ2 7GE. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

6 sales · Mean £ 208,750

Terraced

£ 200,500

2 sales · Mean £ 200,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TQ2 7GE has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences71
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order10
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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The Burton Academy

Requires Improvement37 pupils0.4 km
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Barton Hill Academy

Good664 pupils0.5 km
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Watcombe Primary School

Good225 pupils1.2 km
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Combe Pafford School

Good266 pupils1.3 km
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St Cuthbert Mayne School

Good955 pupils1.3 km
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Torquay Academy

Good1406 pupils1.4 km
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Mayfield School

Good264 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Torquay Holiday Village0.5 km
  • J&J Wilson Supermarket0.5 km
  • CEF LTD0.8 km
  • Davant Bikes Ltd0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Paul's Plaice Fish And Chips0.4 km
  • Watcombe Chippy1.0 km
  • Crusoes Fish Bar0.9 km
  • King Of The Grill0.9 km
  • Woks Cook In0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Acorn Centre0.7 km
  • Willow Tree0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Barton Hall Activity Centre0.6 km
  • Busy Lizzy's0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre2.2 km
  • Torquay3.5 km
  • Newton Abbot5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Leeward Lane0.1 km
  • Ascension Way0.1 km
  • Ascension Way0.1 km
  • Kingsley Square0.2 km
  • Beechfield Avenue0.2 km